Got one at the vendor's own site but you may be saving a few pennies at Amazon because of free shipping. I am happy with my purchase but I will take away one star for the somewhat misleading labeling (why???).
It should be understood that any HDMI 1.3 cable will work with a PS3 or Blu-ray or HDTV and that this specific cable will work with any device that needs one, be it a PS3, HDTV, Blu-ray player or something else, like a receiver maybe. The 'ultra high-speed' designation means nothing because there is NO official HDMI specification for 'ultra high-speed' - the HDMI consortium does have a certification for 'high speed' and, I believe, all HDMI 1.3 cables are 'high speed'. All you get is if you buy this cable is one familiar, reasonably priced, HDMI 1.3b compliant wire - it's a good cable but there's nothing special about it.
The 3-6 ft. are the optimum lengths to connect most electronics. Even though it lacks ferrite cores - not really needed at this short length - the cable works well with my brand-new 120 fps TV.
Just in case someone may feel guilty for not paying a lot more for a premium brand, it should be stated that at this lengths - 3-6 ft., you will get as good a service from a no-brand or lesser known brand cable as you would from a super-expensive rip-off. An HDMI 1.3x cable should be able to carry, error free, all the signal your electronic equipment may put out.
The FUD campaigns, trying to attract buyers toward the more expensive brands make a series of claims. I will address them, as they may apply to this specific cable.
- Signal attenuation is less over a more expensive cable. - TRUE, BUT that's irrelevant on a 3-6 ft. length. The HDMI consortium stated that even the cables that were not 'certified' as 'Category 2' or 'High-Speed' will meet the requirements at lengths of 6 ft. or less. At 3-6 ft., it would be a waste to consider an 'expensive' alternative. In addition, the newer devices have sufficient processing power and are sensitive enough to properly interpret even the more ambiguous 'digits' they receive.
- The expensive cables are better engineered and their contacts are less likely to break. - TRUE, BUT how many times is one going to plug/unplug an HDMI cable in and out of an HDMI socket over the cable's lifetime? 5 times? 10 times? The 'better engineered' claim has no practical importance. If your cable works on 'day one' the odds are that it will be left in the back of your box for many months or years before it is unplugged and plugged back in. If this cable is purchased for home use, the 'better engineered' claim should not be of a major concern.
- The more expensive cables are 'future proof'. - NOT TRUE. Claims are made that if you buy the more expensive wires you won't have to buy new ones when 'new standards' emerge because the more expensive wire will support them. This is untrue on 2 different levels. First, your cheap cable was purchased to work with some very specific devices which need HDMI 1.3 and will never support the 'new standard'. The new standards will be supported by new electronic devices but, for as long as you keep the existing ones, you will still need this cable to connect them. Second, the emerging HDMI 1.4 specs call for new features such as an Ethernet channel and an audio return channel, both of which can't be supported by the existing HDMI 1.3 cables so, no matter how large a bandwidth the existing expensive cables may support, it won't matter because you still won't able to use them if you are to take full advantage of an HDMI 1.4 device so... there goes your invesment or... your 0, depending on your having purchased a 'cheap' or a 'top of the line' HDMI cable.
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Here are the HDMI 1.3 specs supported by both this cable and its more expensive alternatives.
Maximum signal bandwidth (MHz) 340
Maximum TMDS bandwidth (Gbit/s) 10.2
Maximum video bandwidth (Gbit/s) 8.16
Maximum audio bandwidth (Mbit/s) 36.86
Maximum Color Depth (bit/px) 48
Maximum resolution over single link at 24-bit/px 2560×1600p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 30-bit/px 2560×1600p60
Maximum resolution over single link at 36-bit/px 1920x1200p75
Maximum resolution over single link at 48-bit/px 1920×1200p60
sRGB
YCbCr
8 channel LPCM/192 kHz/24-bit audio capability
Blu-ray Disc video and audio at full resolution
Consumer Electronic Control (CEC)
DVD-Audio support
Super Audio CD (DSD) support
Deep Color
xvYCC
Auto lip-sync
Dolby TrueHD bitstream capable
DTS-HD Master Audio bitstream capable
Updated list of CEC commands (only on HDMI 1.3a,b,c)
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My personal experience: I've never paid 'a lot' for an HDMI cable because it makes no sense to pay more. I took home one of the 'expensive' ones once because the salesman promised to take it back if I wasn't amazed by the difference. It made zero difference and I returned it.
Product Description:
Abacus24-7 HDMI Cables are high quality cables that cleanly transport the digital signal from your device to your television without degrading the picture or sound. Certified Category 2 cables that work with ALL devices on the market, to provide resolutions up to 1080p. Why "Ultra High Speed"? This cable is rated to handle refresh rates of over 240Hz for your HDTV - above and beyond what the highest end Plasma, LCD or even LED televisions on the market can handle. If you have an HDTV and are considering getting a newer one, this cable is completely compatible with current technology, and the latest in LCD and LED technology, so there is no need to re-purchase another cable. Works with all brand name devices to provide the BEST digital HD picture and 5.1 digital surround sound to your TV from any device: home theater, cable box, satellite dish, DVD player, HD-DVD player, Blu-Ray player as well as the primary cable needed for the Sony PlayStation 3. Visit the HDMI.org website to learn more about high speed category 2 / version 1.3b cables. Do not overpay for a retail or name brand cable that will do the exact same job. 1 Year Warranty provided and 30 day, no questions asked return policy - essentially, no risk purchase.
Features:
- One 6.0-foot-long (1.8 meters) Ultra High Speed HDMI Male to HDMI Male Cable
- Connects your cable, satellite dish, BluRay player, DVD, home theater and other devices w/ HDMI female connection to your HDTV
- Shielding to minimize interference, corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal durability and clarity
- Backed by 1 Year Abacus24-7 warranty
- Category 2 - High-Speed over 10 gbps / 340 MHz (up to 240hz refresh rate and 48-Bit color)
Special Features:
- Fully Shielded 28 AWG Gauge Cable with Soft PVC Jacket for optimal signal and durability
- Supports 1080p & 240hz + refresh rate - Full HD Resolution for any HDTV
- Shielding to minimize interference, corrosion-resistant, gold-plated connectors for optimal signal durability and clarity
- Backed by 1 Year Abacus24-7 warranty
- Connects your cable, satellite dish, BluRay player, DVD, home theater and other devices w/ HDMI female connection to your HDTV
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List Price: USD 39.99
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